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Hog Roast Catering in Stone Cross, Kent
We bring a hog roast to Stone Cross and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Garden parties and barbecues
- Corporate events
- Milestone birthdays
Book a hog roast in Stone Cross
About our hog roast hire in Stone Cross
The smell of roasting pork is half the appeal. We roast slowly on site in Stone Cross, then serve it in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. For village fêtes and school fairs and staff days and open days, we’ll put together a menu of hog roast rolls, new potatoes and spit-roast lamb for your guests.
In a rural place like Stone Cross, roast pork in a field is hard to beat. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a plated meal, a hog roast needs no kitchen and fewer staff, which normally keeps the cost down. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What you get with us
- Timed around your day
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
FAQs for Stone Cross
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
How far is Stone Cross from London?
About 51 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will confirm everything in writing.
How does hog roast hire work?
You choose the date, the menu and the serving time; we do the rest. Just give us an outdoor spot to cook.
What do you need from us on the day?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
How soon do you get booked up?
Popular dates go early. But it’s always worth asking: use our quote form.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your event for a quote.
For planners, venues and organisers
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- A way to wheel the roaster to the spot
- Cover for your guests in bad weather
- Space away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Stuffing
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Apple sauce
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
How the day works
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. Around midsummer it stays light in Stone Cross until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so a summer evening hog roast is normally carved in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so the cooking and serving area needs lighting.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We look at the cooking area and send a price.
- We arrive early, set up under cover and start roasting.
- The chef carves and the team fills rolls or plates.
- We pack away and leave you to it.
Preparing for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
How to get a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Stone Cross
Rolls are easy to eat standing up, which makes a hog roast ideal for relaxed events, while plates and sides suit a sit-down meal.
Here’s what people in Stone Cross most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Weddings and receptions
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Festive gatherings
- Clubhouse events
For guests coming by train, Ham Street station, about 2.3 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether plates or china are included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Places near Stone Cross
More for events in Stone Cross
Planning a hog roast in Stone Cross
Stone Cross is about 4 miles south of Ashford, in Kent. We bring a hog roast to events anywhere in Stone Cross, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 15 miles away.
Parks such as Poulton Wood usually need permission from the council or landowner for any cooking, so check first. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Stone Cross. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access.
Events anywhere in TN25 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Whether your event is on Stone Cross Road and Frith Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. For events just outside Stone Cross, we cover Bromley Green (2 miles west), Ruckinge (2 miles south), Orlestone (2 miles south-west), Hamstreet (2 miles south-west) and Kenardington (4 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (4 miles north), Canterbury (15 miles north-east), Folkestone (12 miles east), Faversham (15 miles north), Hythe (8 miles east) and Preston (15 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include William Harvey Hospital (3.5 miles north) and Ashford Designer Outlet (3.1 miles north). The countryside around Stone Cross includes Orlestone Forest.
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
- Find out who does not eat pork, and order an alternative for them
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We arrive hours ahead, set up, roast, carve and serve, then clear up.
Prefer to cook yourself? Ask about DIY machine hire.
What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved thick or thin, as people like it, straight from the roaster.
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: crisp, golden and full of flavour.
What affects the price in Stone Cross
We do not use a fixed price list, because every event is different. What matters most:
- Season and day of the week
- The number of people
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Access to the cooking area
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What to tell us
When you enquire, please mention:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Any venue rules
- Rough numbers
- The address or postcode
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards